For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 27-WVS-13097268-MS. .
If selected for this position, you will serve as a Paralegal Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of West Virginia. Typical work assignments will include: Conducting legal research using in-depth knowledge of the application of various laws, court and/or administrative decisions and interpretations related to financial crimes. Organizing and preparing research material and determines information that is pertinent to the case.
Drafting legal documents that identify the legal or factual issues in the case, locate, precedents and develop legally supportable conclusions. Assisting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSA) in court during hearings and trials. Participating in pre-trial witness conferences, noting any deficiencies in case materials (e.g., missing documents, conflicting statements) and additional issues or other matters requiring investigation prior to trial.
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
kelly.kiser@usdoj.gov · 304-254-7110
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $97087/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-05.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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